Saturday, June 7, 2008

Do you work out?

"i don't have time for this..."
"i have no idea what kind of activity suits me..."
"there's this show that i cannot miss!"

Do they sound familiar to you?
well, these people are likely to have finding pretext for NOT taking part in any activities that involve exercise and making it a part of healthy living.

Whoever you are, there's an activity for you. Everyone knows the benefits of exercising. Getting fit, is not about pushing your limits to be anything near brilliant at a particular sport but is to derive pleasure and healthy lifestyle from it. Some people hold back and try not to think about joining activities that involves exercises because they feel self-conscious about their ability.

Don't you ever think that you are too old for anything! You're never too old to learn to swim, or do salsa or going to the gym! you can take classes to improve your technique if that's what's holding you back.

There are many activities can be done by yourself, and require neither technical expertise nor much in the way of equipment or expense - just as long as you have the willingness to give it a go. To give yourself a chance.

Here's the best and easiest and most popular ways to start getting fit. Today. =)


Walk, walk, walk.

I know, right? it's what you do everyday. BUT, does your walk covers some distance and requires at least 15 minutes to get to your destination?

Walking is the simplest and the most affordable of all exercises, and making it a regular activity can greatly increase your fitness.

Walking improves the condition of your heart and lungs (cardiovascular fitness) and works the muscles of the lower body. And there's where you can tone your legs, if you are walking correctly. Make sure while you walk, don't ever slouch! Walking up hills expends more energy - even walking down again uses more energy than walking on the flat. Boost your fitness by walking just about anywhere.

Try...

  • To get off the bus or train a stop or two early. This will give you some extra daily exercise - and might even reduce your transportation fee. =) good news eh? all about budget planning. haha
  • Take a walk during your lunch hour or maybe dinner. Half an hour's walk after a meal will cut the amount of fat you store by using it to fuel your exercise.
  • Once a week take a longer walk along a completely different route to keep things interesting. Who knows? you might make a new friend as you take a new route. =P

OR...

You could try power walking in the park. The idea is to walk at such a fast pace that it would actually be easier to break into a run. You burn more calories walking at this speed than you would running at the same pace.

Healthy living. What's more important than that?

4 comments:

  1. I don't workout often, but when I do I'll try to do it (walking, jogging, sports) for at least 45mins. But the thing I hate most is that I'll sweat like a pig and I'll perspire for at least another half hour or so.... ewwww! I think you'll understand what I mean.

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  2. oh yeah~ but i LIKE the feeling of sweating! =)
    it feels so good~ hoho
    you know when you sweat your body washes all the toxics out as well? hehe
    not to mention getting rid of the fat parts~ =P

    thanks for commenting! xD

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  3. Well, ppl might feel weird sweating but I personally think that sweating is great. Makes me feel fresh mentally.

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  4. *agrees with ihz* =)
    that's the one!! lol
    after sweating, i feel refresh!! that's why i feel good! =P

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